K-Pop Fan Practices Questionnaire 
Hi everyone! I am conducting this survey to help me in my final paper about common fan practices and phenomenon within the K-Pop industry for one of my courses. It will be completely anonymous, but I will ask for specific demographic information (age, race, sexuality, etc.) in order to draw patterns and conclusions for my research. YOUR NAME AND EMAIL WILL NOT BE COLLECTED. 

My main demographic is college students or 18-26 year olds, with a desired focus on Black and queer people. I will gladly take any response that sheds a light on your personal experience within this fandom, and the happenings you have seen take place. 

The following questions will ask you about your opinions and experiences with both negative and positive experiences within the fandom, with topics such as community-building, streaming new songs, escapism, infantilizing idols, cultural appropriation, queer shipping, and anti-Blackness. 

The survey should take about 25-30 minutes, and I would gladly appreciate if all questions could be answered. There will be a mix of multiple choice, short answer, and long answer questions. 

Thank you so much!!! 
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How old are you? *
What is your race?  *
What is your sexuality? *
What is your gender identity? *
How long have you been a fan of K-Pop? *
What function does K-Pop serve for you: Is it a form of escapism? Do you simply enjoy the music? The community you have found? Please be specific!  *
What are some common practices that you have done for your favorite idols? Please check all that have apply to you.  *
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Are you a fan of boy groups or girl groups more? Why?  *
Who is your current ult group? 

If you aren't a fan of K-Pop anymore, please list your past ult group. 
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Do you notice a difference between the fans of boy groups and girl groups? If so, please elaborate. 

Do you notice a difference between the reception by fans of queer shipping of idols (male x male and female x female) as opposed to heterosexual shipping (female x male)? 

For instance, do you notice a difference when it is rumored that two male idols are dating (such as Taehyung and Jungkook) whereas it is rumored that a male and female idol (Jungkook and Lisa) are dating? 

If so, what is your opinion on it? 
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Do you consider the heavy shipping and fan service interactions between homosexual idol pairings to be queerbaiting (as a marketing tactic), as most of the idols identify as heterosexual?
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What is your opinion on the "No Dating Clause" that restricts idols from dating publicly in order to maintain their single image?  *
Have you noticed an issue with cultural appropriation and general anti-Blackness within the industry?

Please elaborate and note what you have seen. 
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What is your opinion on idols doing "aegyo"? *
Do you believe that male idols are hypersexualized by fans? 

Please elaborate, and note any specific celebrities or groups that come to mind if you're able to. 
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What are your opinions on the fetishization of Korean people within the fandom? *
Do you believe that female idols are hypersexualized by fans? 

Please elaborate, and note any specific celebrities or groups that come to mind. 
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Please explain how your race has impacted your experience as a fan within this fandom. 

This can be experiences with other fans or through what you have seen idols say/interact with people of your specific race. 

This can be negative or positive. An example can be that it has aided/hindered your experience within the fandom.
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!!!!Black Experiences within K-Pop!!!!!
The next 7 questions tailored toward Black experiences within K-Pop. Please do not answer them if you do not identify as Black. 

Please scroll down to the "End of Black Experiences within K-Pop section to continue! 
1. Do you feel as though the fandom is welcoming to Black fans? 
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2. Have you ever experienced racism or microaggressions within the fandom from other fans (or in rare cases, from idols themselves?). 
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3. Do you purposefully seek out Black K-Pop spaces in order to feel welcomed?
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4. Please explain how you have balanced the anti-Blackness within the industry and fandom while remaining a fan of  K-Pop in general. 
 
(if you haven't earlier).  
5. How can the industry cater to Black fans better?
6. What's a K-Pop fandom that has been the most comfortable and welcoming for you?
7. What advice would you give other Black K-Pop fans entering the scene?
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Please continue to answer the following questions! Thank you so much :)
Please explain how your sexuality has impacted your experience as a fan within this fandom. 

This can be experiences with other fans or through what you have seen idols say/interact with people of your specific sexuality.

This can be negative or positive. An example can be that it has aided/hindered your experience within the fandom.
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If you identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community, do you believe that K-Pop fandoms are welcoming to queer people?
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If you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, has K-Pop helped you express your identity more comfortably?
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If you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, have you ever felt excluded from a fandom or K-Pop in general?
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Please explain how your gender identity has impacted your experience as a fan within this fandom. 

This can be experiences with other fans or through what you have seen idols say/interact with people of your specific sexuality.

This can be negative or positive. An example can be that it has aided/hindered your experience within the fandom.
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Please explain how being a K-Pop fan has impacted your life outside of the fandom, whether that is with your family, friends, and other peers. 

How did they react? Did they make fun of you? Did you feel ostracized? Did they not care at all? Did they end up liking K-Pop too? Please elaborate if possible! 
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What is the craziest/most interesting thing you have seen that another fan has done?

This can be anything that comes to mind. 
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If you feel comfortable sharing, what is the most extreme thing you have done as a fan for your favorite idols?
How much of a current fan of K-Pop are you? *
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